Happy New Year from North Down

Last Friday evening we launched our new 4 session Inclusion Hockey coaching programme at Comber Leisure Centre for young people with learning disabilities or difficulties and it was great to see the involvement of our youth members – well done all!!! The aim of the sessions is to make hockey more attractive to and accessible…

Ten left standing and there’s a full Premier League football programme this coming weekend.  Time to get your selections in. There is also a full set of midweek fixtures on 4/5 April so be prepared for instant decisions.  There has been a stewards enquiry over Arty Hunters reselection of Spurs in week 7. This has…

North Down Hockey Club returned to pre-season fitness training this week following the abrupt early end to hockey in March.  However, it was training with a difference as the club has to comply with the various restrictions imposed by government and the hockey ruling bodies in Belfast and Dublin.  Players must now complete a health…

Next in line for our exciting new series of members’ profiles is Ross Blair.  Thanks to Ross for taking part.  Also, thanks to all those who have contributed so far – your profiles are in the can – you may be next! When and where did you first play hockey? I was about 7, my…

Another enjoyable Easter Tournament last Saturday!  Thanks to the visiting teams from Armagh and Bangor who made the trip on a very cold day.  Winners were Blood, Sweat and Beers who defeated tournament favourites Linter Milan in a tight semi final before cruising to an easy final win.  The Plate winners were the Jimmy Wabbers….

It’s the turn of North Down’s enforcer Selina Lewis to feature in our profile series – check her out here!   When and where did you first play hockey? I first started playing hockey at Lagan College.   Have you played for any other hockey clubs? I have played for Ards.  My PE teacher at…